Samsung 4200 manual Copying problems, Scanning problems, Curl

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Condition

Suggested solutions

 

Horizontal stripes If horizontally aligned black streaks or smears

 

appear:

AaBbCc

• The toner cartridge may be installed improperly.

AaBbCc

Remove the toner cartridge and reinsert it.

• The toner cartridge may be defective. Remove the

AaBbCc

toner cartridge and install a new one. See

AaBbCc

page 8.4.

AaBbCc

• If the problem persists, the machine may require

repair. Contact a service representative.

 

Curl

If the printed paper is curled or paper does not feed

 

into the machine:

•Turn over the stack of paper in the tray. Also try rotating the paper 180° in the tray.

•Try printing to the rear cover.

Copying problems

Condition

Suggested solutions

 

 

Copies are too light or

Use Darkness to darken or lighten the background

too dark.

of the copies.

 

 

Smears, lines, marks,

• If defects are on the original, use Darkness to

or spots appears on

lighten the background of your copies.

copies.

• If no defects are on the original, clean the scan

 

unit. See page 8.2.

 

 

Copy image is

• Ensure that the original is face down on the

skewed.

document glass.

 

• Check that the paper is loaded correctly.

 

 

Blank copies print

Ensure that the original is face down on the

out.

document glass.

 

 

Image rubs off the

• Replace the paper in the paper input tray with

copy easily.

paper from a new package.

 

• In high humidity areas, do not leave paper in the

 

machine for extended periods of time.

 

 

Frequent copy paper

• Fan the stack of paper, then turn it over in the

jams occur.

paper input tray. Replace the paper in the paper

 

input tray with a fresh supply. Check/adjust the

 

paper guides, if necessary.

•Ensure that the paper is the proper paper weight 75 g/m2 (20 lb bond) paper is recommended.

•Check for copy paper or pieces of copy paper remaining in the machine after a paper jam has been cleared.

9.9

Condition

Suggested solutions

 

 

Toner cartridge

• Your originals may contain pictures, solids, or

produces fewer copies

heavy lines. For example, your originals may be

than expected before

forms, newsletters, books, or other documents

running out of toner.

that use more toner.

 

• The machine may be turned on and off frequently.

 

• The document cover may be left open while

 

copies are being made.

 

 

Scanning problems

Condition

Suggested solutions

 

 

The scanner does not

• Make sure that you place the document to be

work.

scanned face down on the document glass.

 

• There may not be enough available memory to

 

hold the document you want to scan. Try the

 

Prescan function to see if that works. Try lowering

 

the scan resolution rate.

 

• Check that the USB cable is connected properly.

 

• Make sure that the USB cable is not defective.

 

Switch the cable with a known good cable. If

 

necessary, replace the cable.

 

• Check that the scanner is configured correctly.

 

Check scan setting in the SmarThru Configuration

 

or the application you want to use to make

 

certain that the scanner job is being sent to the

 

correct port, for example, LPT1.

 

 

The unit scans very

• Check if the machine is printing received data. If

slowly.

so, scan the document after the received data

 

has been printed.

 

• Graphics are scanned more slowly than text.

 

• Communication speed slows in scan mode

 

because of the large amount of memory required

 

to analyze and reproduce the scanned image. Set

 

your computer to the ECP printer mode through

 

BIOS setting. It will help to increase the speed.

 

For details about how to set BIOS, refer to your

 

computer User’s Guide.

 

 

Troubleshooting

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Contents Page Page Contact Samsung Worldwide Contents 10.1 10.2Important Precautions and Safety Information Use only No.26 AWG or larger telephone line cordPower Saver Approvals and Certifications EC CertificationPage Special features IntroductionFront view Rear cover Power receptacle USB port Power switchUnderstanding component locations Rear viewControl panel functions SCX-4200Getting started Finding more informationInstalling the toner cartridge Selecting a locationLoading paper Changing the size of the paper in the paper input tray Making connections Turning the machine onPower save mode Using the save modesToner save mode Overview of control panel menusPrograms for windows Printer driver featuresSupplied printer software Linux driverSystem requirements RequirementsLoading document Loading original documents and paperLoading original documents and paper Selecting print materials Type Size Dimensions WeightaSupported paper types and sizes Mode Size Source Paper size supported in each modeType Size Dimensions Weighta Capacityb Guidelines for selecting and storing print materialsPaper Type Guidelines Paper input tray Manual feederSelecting an output location Setting the paper size and typeTips on using the manual feeder Printing to the output tray Face downTake the paper out manually Printing to the rear cover Face upBe careful not to pinch your fingers Copying Changing the settings for each copyCopying Auto Fit copying Changing the default settingsUsing special copy features ID Card copyingUP copying Setting the time out optionPoster copying Printing a document Canceling a print jobBasic printing This chapter explains common printing tasksScanning basics ScanningScanning Toner cartridges How to purchaseOrdering toner cartridge Type Yield a Part number Standard Pages SCX-D4200APrinting reports MaintenanceCleaning your machine Clearing memoryCleaning the scan unit Cleaning the drumIf the problem remains, repeat steps 1 through Redistributing the toner cartridge Maintaining the toner cartridgeStatus LED blinks red Replacing the toner cartridge Consumable and replacement partsItems Yield Average Message Location of Jam Go to TroubleshootingClearing paper jams Paper Jam Paper input tray Below Open/Close DoorFuser area or around the toner cartridge Paper exit areaTips for avoiding paper jams Understanding the Status LEDStatus Description Display Meaning Suggested solutions Solving other problemsPaper feeding problems Condition Suggested solutionsCondition Printing problemsSoftware Section Press Menu until Machine Setup Condition Suggested solutions Light or faded Printing quality problemsPrint Curl or wave Misformed If characters are improperly formed CharactersSkew Wrinkles orScanning problems Copying problemsCurl Common windows problems Common Linux ProblemsSimultaneously, please install the LPP first Installed both LinuxSimultaneous access of different consumer MFP driver on Following commandCommon macintosh problems Software. See Software SectionScanner and copier specifications SpecificationsGeneral specifications Duty cycle Monthly print Up to 10,000 pagesPrinter specifications 10.2Clone, special copy 4.2 component location 1.2 connection ID card, special copy 4.2 installing, toner cartridgeLinux problems 9.10 loading documents Up 4.3 auto fit 4.2 clone 4.2 darknessGeneral 10.1 paper 3.2 printer Scanning 6.1 software overviewSystem requirements Windows Software section Contents Sharing the Printer Locally Using Your Printer with a Macintosh Installing Printer Software in Windows Installing Printer SoftwareInstalling Printer Software in Windows Reinstalling Printer Software Removing Printer SoftwareSelect your printer driver from the Name drop-down list Printing a DocumentMake sure that your printer is selected Paper Orientation Printer SettingsLayout Tab Select Printers and Faxes Select your printer driver iconSource Paper TabScaling Printing Graphics Tab ResolutionToner Save Mode DarknessAbout Tab Extras TabPrinter Tab Using a Favorite Setting Using HelpAdvanced Printing Printing Multiple Pages on One Sheet of Paper N-Up PrintingPrinting a Reduced or Enlarged Document Printing PostersFitting Your Document to a Selected Paper Size Creating a Watermark Using WatermarksUsing an Existing Watermark Editing a WatermarkUsing a Page Overlay Using OverlaysWhat is an Overlay? Creating a New Page OverlayCheck the Share this printer box Setting Up a Host ComputerSetting Up a Client Computer Select Local Port and click New PortUnderstanding Smart Panel Opening the Troubleshooting GuideToner Level Changing the Smart Panel Program Settings Scanning Using Samsung SmarThru Uninstalling Samsung SmarThruUsing Samsung SmarThru Scanning Using the WIA Driver Scanning Process with TWAIN- enabled SoftwareUsing Onscreen Help File Getting Started Installing the MFP DriverSystem Requirements Installing the MFP Driver Opening the MFP Configurator Using the MFP ConfiguratorUninstalling the MFP Driver Click UninstallPrinters Tab Printers ConfigurationScanners Configuration Classes TabSharing Ports Between Printers and Scanners Configuring Printer PropertiesMFP Ports Configuration Available portsPrinting Files Printing from ApplicationsFile menu Click your scanner Scanning a DocumentClick Properties Drag the pointer to set the image area to be scannedAdding Job Type Settings Using the Image EditorUse these tools to edit the image Uninstalling the Printer driver Installing Software for MacintoshInstall the Printer driver Double-click the Samsung SPL2 Installer iconUninstalling the Scan driver Setting Up the PrinterInstall the Scan driver For a Network-connected MacintoshPrinting Changing Printer SettingsLayout Setting Printing a DocumentPrinting Multiple Pages on One Sheet of Paper Printer Features SettingResolutionQuality Paper TypeScanning Index Macintosh 31 uninstall Windows Rev
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